Water Heater Timer Switch Not Working

The override switch works.

Water heater timer switch not working. Check the heat setting on both. The wiring is done correctly. Use nose and eyes to inspect for signs of high heat. I ve had it installed in my house since i bought it.

2 eliminate timer as suspect. The use of a water heater timer allows the customer to shift electricity use to off peak time periods to reduce utility costs. Test the wires to confirm the power is off using a non contact voltage tester. Save money on your electric bill with an electric water heater timer.

If your hot water heater is a modern energy efficient model or according to some experts possibly if it s any model made after 1998 the standby losses are so low that adding a water heater timer might not be worth the trouble at all. I have a intermatic wh21 water heater timer that is not working properly. Remove the access panel insulation and plastic safety guard from each heating element on the water heater. Turn off the power to the water heater in the service panel.

Move wires on timer to test if timer relays have gone bad. Move terminal 4 to terminal 3 move terminal 2 to terminal 1. Models are available for both 120 and 240 vac applications. While a simple on off switch is not technically a timer it is an efficient manual method of reducing energy costs related to your water heater.

Buy a intermatic wh21 electric water heater timer here. The correct voltage output is also correct. After installation the clock will not rotate. 1 not likely the timer is problem unless there was fire or overheating in timer box.

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